On Insomnia and Midnight

By Edgar Chías Translated by David Johnston

Published in volume Mexican Plays

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In a mountain hotel an ailing guest and nervous chambermaid strike up an uneasy friendship.

Edgar Chías' play On Insomnia and Midnight was first performed in this English translation by David Johnston at the Royal Court Theatre, London, as part of the Arena Mexico season in January 2006. It was later staged in the Royal Court Jerwood Theatre Upstairs.

Series: NHB Modern Plays

Imprint: Nick Hern Books

Published in volume Mexican Plays

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Modern drama (post-1945)

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